Archive · 19 May 2025
Top Lashkar Terrorist Saifullah Killed in Pakistan's Sindh Province
A top terrorist named Saifullah Khalid, also known as Abu Saifullah, who was involved in several attacks in India, was killed in Pakistan.
He was the mastermind behind attacks like the 2006 attack on RSS headquarters and the 2005 attack on the Indian Institute of Science.
Saifullah was also in charge of recruiting and funding for the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, operating from Nepal.
He was shot dead in Sindh province, Pakistan.
Some reports suggest personal issues may have been the reason for the killing.
Abu Saifullah Khalid, a top LeT commander, was killed in Pakistan's Sindh province.
Khalid masterminded several terror attacks in India, including the 2006 RSS headquarters attack and the 2005 IISc attack.
He was responsible for LeT's operations in Nepal, including recruitment and fundraising.
Khalid was shot dead while traveling in the Badin district of Sindh.
The killing is considered a significant blow to LeT's operations.
- Who
- Saifullah Khalid, also known as Abu Saifullah, a key LeT commander.
- What
- Abu Saifullah Khalid, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and mastermind behind multiple terror attacks in India, was killed.
- When
- Sunday, May 18.
- Where
- Sindh province, Pakistan.
- Why
- The motive for the killing is not entirely clear, with some reports suggesting personal enmity.
- Alias
- Abu Saifullah Khalid
- Affiliation
- Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
- Involved Attacks
- Multiple, including 2006 RSS HQ attack, 2005 IISc attack, 2008 CRPF Camp attack
- Location of Death
- Sindh province, Pakistan
- Responsibilities
- Recruitment, Fundraising, and Cross-Border Infiltration
Sources
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